Shotengai Magazine

Mitaka no Mori Jiburi Bijutsukan: The Ghibli Mu...
The Ghibli Museum is a magical place that captures the spirit and creativity of Studio Ghibli's films. It showcases original artwork, sketches, storyboards, and props of many Ghibli films.
Mitaka no Mori Jiburi Bijutsukan: The Ghibli Mu...
The Ghibli Museum is a magical place that captures the spirit and creativity of Studio Ghibli's films. It showcases original artwork, sketches, storyboards, and props of many Ghibli films.

"もったいない" What a Waste!
The idea of "mottainai" is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and reflects the belief that resources should be valued and waste avoided. At Shotengai, we strive to uphold this philosophy...
"もったいない" What a Waste!
The idea of "mottainai" is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and reflects the belief that resources should be valued and waste avoided. At Shotengai, we strive to uphold this philosophy...

Jujutsu: Unarmed Japanese Martial Art
Jujutsu is a Japanese martial art. It literally means "the art of softness" or "the gentle technique". The word jujutsu is a versatile martial art that can be adapted to...
Jujutsu: Unarmed Japanese Martial Art
Jujutsu is a Japanese martial art. It literally means "the art of softness" or "the gentle technique". The word jujutsu is a versatile martial art that can be adapted to...

Kyudo: The Japanese Martial Art of Archery
Kyudo is a traditional Japanese martial art of archery that has been practiced for centuries. It is the oldest of the martial arts still practiced today and is considered a spiritual...
Kyudo: The Japanese Martial Art of Archery
Kyudo is a traditional Japanese martial art of archery that has been practiced for centuries. It is the oldest of the martial arts still practiced today and is considered a spiritual...

Wagakki (I): Japanese Traditional Instruments
Wagakki refers to the traditional Japanese musical instruments. They include a variety of instruments, such as string, wind, and percussion. They are still played today in traditional concerts, recitals, festivals, and...
Wagakki (I): Japanese Traditional Instruments
Wagakki refers to the traditional Japanese musical instruments. They include a variety of instruments, such as string, wind, and percussion. They are still played today in traditional concerts, recitals, festivals, and...

Japanese Traditional Music (I): Hogaku
Japanese pop music develops from traditional music. Japan has rich and splendid traditional music that stretches back centuries. In Japanese, traditional music is known as “hogaku, normally referring to music from...
Japanese Traditional Music (I): Hogaku
Japanese pop music develops from traditional music. Japan has rich and splendid traditional music that stretches back centuries. In Japanese, traditional music is known as “hogaku, normally referring to music from...